NC S698

Defines "Legacy Medical Care Facility" as a facility that is not currently operating, has not operated for at least 6 months, and was licensed and operational within the past 24 months providing diagnostic, therapeutic, or rehabilitation services.

Exempts the acquisition or reopening of a Legacy Medical Care Facility from certificate of need review requirements, with the operator required to provide written notice of intent and commit to becoming operational within 36 months.

Allows municipalities and hospital authorities to solicit additional prospective lessees or buyers 120 days after a public hearing if good-faith negotiations have not resulted in an approved lease or sale, without repeating certain procedural requirements.

Requires municipalities and hospital authorities to obtain information on charges, services, and indigent care from proposed lessees or buyers before approval and to conduct additional public notice and meetings before approving any lease or sale.

Grants hospital authorities the power to engage in health care activities outside the State and repeals Article 1E of Chapter 90 and Article 9A of Chapter 131E of the General Statutes effective January 1, 2018.